Book Series · 20 Books

Young Cam Jansen Books

In order from Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game to Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery. Part of Cam Jansen.

The Young Cam Jansen series is a set of 20 chapter books by David A. Adler, published between 1996 and 2014. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages. Subjects across the series include games, parties, and problem solving.

Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery

Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

About the series

What's Young Cam Jansen About?

Shorter Young Cam Jansen mysteries for readers beginning independent chapter books.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1580

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

By David A. Adler

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

1,233 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

Paperback

Summary: At a lively birthday party, a jar of toy dinosaurs, a game of musical chairs, and a chocolate cake smudge lead to a puzzling mystery. Cam Jansen, the young detective with a photographic memory, must piece together these curious clues. Can she crack the case before the party ends? Dive into the fun and see if Cam can unravel the mystery in time.

In reading order

Young Cam Jansen Series

20 books · Published 1996–2014

#1 in Series

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$1580

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

#2 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A missing lunch sparks a mystery only Cam's memory can solve.

#3 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

A missing tooth challenges Cam's photographic memory. Can she solve the mystery?

#4 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

A lost key at the ice rink tests Cam's photographic memory.

#5 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

A missing baseball challenges Cam's memory skills.

Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery

#6 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

A missing jacket at a pizza parlor sparks a mystery.

Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery

#7 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2001

A missing shopping list leads to a library mystery. Can it be solved?

Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery

#8 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2002

A beach day turns mysterious when Cam's mom vanishes. Can Cam's memory solve it?

Young Cam Jansen and the Zoo Note Mystery

#9 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Zoo Note Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Eric's lost permission slip threatens his zoo trip. Can Cam's memory save the day?

#10

Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery

#10 in Series

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$499

Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

A new student vanishes during gym class. Can her friends solve the mystery?

#11

Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery

#11 in Series

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$574

Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A substitute teacher's missing items spark a mystery. Was it theft?

#12

Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery

#12 in Series

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$499

Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

A mysterious cat appears in the classroom. Can Cam solve the mystery?

#13

Young Cam Jansen and the Lions' Lunch Mystery

#13 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Lions' Lunch Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

A missing sandwich at the zoo sparks a mystery only Cam's memory can solve.

#14

Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery

#14 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

Cam Jansen must solve the mystery of Aunt Molly's missing high heels.

#15

Young Cam Jansen and the 100th Day of School Mystery

#15 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the 100th Day of School Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

A missing pizza challenges a young detective's photographic memory at a school party.

#16

Young Cam Jansen and the Speedy Car Mystery

#16 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Speedy Car Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2010

A remote-controlled car vanishes at the Green Fair. Can Cam solve the mystery?

#17

#17 in Series

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$1398

Young Cam Jansen and the Circus Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

A young girl and her friends solve a mystery at the circus

#18

Young Cam Jansen and the Magic Bird Mystery

#18 in Series

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$1499

Young Cam Jansen and the Magic Bird Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

A bird vanishes during a magic show. Can Cam find it before it's lost forever?

#19

Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery

#19 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Two goldfish vanish. Can Cam's memory crack the case?

#20

Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery

#20 in Series

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Mysterious knocks disturb a sleepy visit. Can Cam uncover the truth?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Young Cam Jansen series?

There are 20 books in the Young Cam Jansen series. It began with Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game in 1996, and the newest book, Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery, was published in 2014.